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Grades 6 through 12 · Five day interdisciplinary Research Simulation Task
Mountains Beneath the Ocean
Seamount Discovery RST
How do scientists use evidence to discover seamounts, and how should communities decide what to investigate next?
Connect Science, Geography, Mathematics, ELA, and Civics through the four underwater mountains mapped by Schmidt Ocean Institute in January 2024. Separate real expedition findings from invented classroom models and evaluate a dramatic news headline against the evidence.
Complete educator package · $39.99
- 13 page print student PDF
- Separate 13 page fillable student PDF
- Teacher Notes and Answer Key PDF
- Teacher Guide PDF with five day pacing and sources
- Google Classroom browser response file with export and import
- Do Nows and Quick Writes for Days 1 through 4
- 15 multiple choice questions, five per assessment page
- Full width RACE planner and two writing pages with 44 ruled lines
- 1,000 character digital written response fields
- First page NJSLS Science, Social Studies, ELA, and CCSS / CCLS literacy connections
One phenomenon, five connected disciplines
Science: sound reflection, seamount formation, a controlled sampling investigation, and limits of evidence. Geography: a scaled survey model map with compass and legend. Mathematics: sonar depth, mountain relief, detection rates, percentage points, and a research budget. ELA: source evaluation, headline critique, and evidence-based writing. Civics: a simulated hearing that considers competing research priorities.
Five separate downloads after payment
Receive the print PDF, fillable PDF, Teacher Notes and Answer Key, Teacher Guide, and browser response file after confirmed payment. No ZIP required. One educator license covers use with your own students. Contact Ma’at for school and district licenses.
Chromebook and Google Classroom use
Open the browser file in Chrome, export responses, and submit the export or a saved PDF through Google Classroom. The file does not automatically create assignments, submit work, or return grades. Writing and RACE require teacher scoring. A compatible PDF reader is recommended for the fillable edition.
Core reading is scaffolded for Grades 6 through 8, with high school model critique and uncertainty extensions. All invented maps, data, and scenarios are labeled. A safe dry model investigation is optional; practice data are supplied.
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